Sam Durfee, MSW

Director of Public Health

Sam Durfee serves as the Director for the Capital Area Public Health Network. She provides overall cordination and support to the public health strategies and scopes of work delivered through the Regional Public Health Network.

Sam received her Master of Social Work degree in 2017 from the University of New Hampshire, and has been with Granite United Way since 2016.  Sam can be reached by email at samantha.durfee@graniteuw.org or by phone at (603)-224-2595, ext. 307. 

Ashley Sullivan, MPH

Director of Behavioral Health Strategies

Ashley Sullivan serves as the Director of Behavioral Health Strategies at the Capital Area Public Health Network.  Ashley oversees the Continuum of Care, Substance Misuse Prevention, Suicide Prevention, and Mental Health Strategies.

Ashley earned her Master of Public Health degree from Purdue University with a concentration in Epidemiology. She has been with Granite United Way since 2023. Ashley can be reached by email at ashley.sullivan@graniteuw.org or by phone at (603)-224-2595, ext. 308. 

Vanessa Healy

Substance Use and Behavioral Health Coordinator

Vanessa Healy serves as the Substance Use and Behavioral Health Coordinator for Granite United Way. She performs work under the State Opioid Response grant for NH 211, as well as the Garrett Lee Smith grant for youth suicide prevention. 

Vanessa earned an Associate of Arts in Paralegal Studies from Hesser College, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University. She has been with Granite United Way since 2019. Vanessa can be reached by email at vanessa.healy@graniteuw.org or by phone at (603) 224-2595 x310.

Julie Day

Community Health Worker

Julie Day is the Community Health Worker in the Capital Area Public Health Network. She works directly with individuals and families to help provide them support, offers services and provides access to resources in the local area. She also works within the community at the diaper pantry, food pantry, and with local coalitions to enhance services in our catchment area.

She received her Bachelor’s in Human Services from Springfield College and her Master’s in Public Health from Southern New Hampshire University, and has been in the field many years. She has been with Granite United Way since 2023. Julie can be reached at julie.day@graniteuw.org or by phone at (603) 224-2595 ext. 315.

Cailynn Aumock, MPH

Prevention Coordinator

Cailynn Aumock serves as the Prevention Coordinator for the Capital Area Public Health Network. In this role, she facilitates community partnerships, educational programs, and public health outreach activities related to substance misuse prevention, mental health and suicide prevention, and other community health priorities.

Cailynn earned her Master of Public Health in 2023 from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, with a concentration in Maternal and Child Health. She has been with Granite United Way since 2023 and can be reached by email at cailynn.aumock@graniteuw.org or by phone at (603)-224-2595 ext. 312.

Damian Santana

Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

Damian Santana is the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator and is responsible for creating and supporting emergency response plans for the capitol region. His work addresses sheltering, community vaccination clinics and response planning related to manmade and natural disasters.

Damian received his Bachelor’s of Science in Public Health Project Management from Southern New Hampshire University. You can reach Damian at (603) 224-2595 ext 313 or via email at damian.santana@graniteuw.org